By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com
Published: 04:30 BST, 26 May 2019 | Updated: 04:30 BST, 26 May 2019
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Matt Damon is set to serve as a co-honorary starter for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26, alongside Christian Bale.
But with less than 24-hours before the pros hit the track and reach speeds of over 220 mph, Damon got a taste of what it's like behind the wheel when he completed the IndyCar Experience with legendary driver Mario Andretti.
When it was all over, the A-list actor hopped out of the high-performance car and made a bee-line to his wife, Luciana Barroso to give her a high-five.
Need for speed: Matt Damon hit the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of Sunday's Indy 500
Legendary race: Damon and Christian Bale are co-honorary starters for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26
The Indy Racing Experience allows civilians like Damon to feel the rush of excitement in a mock-IndyCar as it follows a lead car and races around the famed track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Customers can opt to drive the car themselves, with the proper training, or ride in the back of two-seat car, i.e. Damon, with a driver in the front manning the wheel.
Speeds can top 130 mph, depending on each customer's comfort level in the open-wheel car.
The A-list actor got a taste of what it's like in an IndyCar when he completed the INdyCar Experience
The program allows civilians, Like Damon (back seat), to experience cars topping 130